eNewsletter no. 344 Dear Reader 06 November 2012
Our SECA member Adveq reveals in a study a strong positive SECA impact on employment in European portfolio companies. Private equity funds have increased employee numbers at the European Venture Capital companies they own by 26% since 2000. The biggest increase Private Equity – Swiss News occurred in the small buyout segment. The research also found that even company investments made in 2009, the year of the Private Equity – Int. News global financial crisis, showed staff increase of 19% ! Corporate Finance Such studies and the background of private equity in portfolio Mergers & Acquisitions companies will be an important part of our next SECA workshop in Management Buyout ten days in Zug.
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SECA Evening Event: Seed Money & VC - "Mobile Media"
Mittwoch, 7. November 2012, Widder Hotel, Zürich
Traditionelle Medien tauchen immer mehr in der Internetwelt auf. Parallel dazu wird das World Wide Web immer mobiler. An diesem SECA Anlass werden in einer Kurzanalyse die wichtigsten Trends im Bereich "Mobile Media" aufgegriffen und anschliessend ein breit aufgestelltes Panel über Erfahrungen und Erwartungen diskutieren. Sie erfahren, wie existierende Medienhäuser auf diese neue Herausforderung reagieren und wie neue Anbieter auf dem Markt entstehen. Weiter erhalten Sie einen Rückblick über die Geschichte der Schweizer "Mobile Media" Start-up Szene.
Paneldiskussion mit
Raphael Leiteritz, H.O. Geo EMEA, Google
H-J Voigt, Chefredaktor 20minuten.ch, TA Media
Amir Suissa, CEO DeinDeal, Ringier
Matthias Sala, CEO, Gbanga
Oliver Flückiger, CEO, Rayneer.tv
Jürgen Wolff, CEO, PayCash
Moderation
Jan Reinhart, Investor und Unternehmer
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SECA Private Equity Workshop
2. Block: Freitag, 16.11.2012 & Samstag, 17.11.2012
Wir zeigen auf, was Private Equity im Unterschied zu anderen Assetklassen ist, welche Märkte es gibt, wie Private Equity funktioniert, welches die wichtigsten Marktplayer und deren Geschäftsmodelle sind, wie Private Equity reguliert ist, welche Gründe für Private Equity sprechen, wie ein Investor investieren kann und was die Erfolgsfaktoren für In-vestments in Private Equity sind. Neben diesen Themen dürfen Erfolgsgeschichten aus der jüngsten Vergangenheit nicht fehlen. Zur Verknüpfung von Theorie und Praxis gestalten namhafte Referenten von führenden Unternehmen und Investoren der Private Equity-Industrie wie Capvis, Adveq, Partners Group, Emerald Technology Ventures, HBM Partners, Bratschi Wiederkehr & Buob, Verium, Paros Capital, pwc, LPX und weitere den Workshop mit.
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3rd Young SECA Get Together
Thursday, November 15, 2012, Metropol, Zürich
This event is a good occasion to meet other young professionals and enlarge your network within the M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital community. The event is free of charge for all Young SECA members and is also open for all other SECA members. So feel free to bring colleagues.
A BIG THANK YOU to our great sponsor INTRALINKS who will sponsor an open bar!
If you are not yet a Young Seca member be sure to apply here.
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Investment Forum
Halbjährlich (Mai und November) findet unter der Leitung von Maurice Pedergnana eine mehrteilige Serie zu aktuellen Fragestellungen im Bereich von Anlage- und Investitionsentscheiden statt. Die Veranstaltungen sind kostenlos. Jeweils montags, Beginn um 17.15 Uhr. Ende der Veranstaltung ca. 19.00 Uhr. Anschliessend an die Referate findet jeweils ein Apéro zum Networken und Austauschen statt.
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Erfolgreicher CEO Day 2012
More than 450 participants attended the CEO Day in Bern recently. Get more information at the following sources: www.ceoday.ch and startupticker.ch. read more: Link, Link
Biocartis plans capital increase
On 30/10/12 it was announced that Biocartis SA, a Lausanne,
Switzerland-based molecular diagnostics equipment manufacturer and developer, is planning a capital increase. Source: Zephyr
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Last.fm-Gründer steigt bei App-Pionier 42matters an Bord
Michael Breidenbrücker, österreichischer Paradeunternehmer und Urgestein der Europäischen Start-Up Szene, verstärkt ab sofort Mobile-Entwickler 42matters AG. Das Unternehmen, mit Sitz in Zürich, ist Pionier im Bereich „App Discovery“ und das jüngste Investment im Portfolio von GCP gamma capital partners (GCP). Breidenbrücker wird neben seiner Unterstützung in den Bereichen Strategie, Produkt und Netzwerk auch einen Sitz im Verwaltungsrat des Unternehmens einnehmen.
Medienmitteilung
Novo Ventures and Novartis Venture Funds co lead Thesan Pharmaceuticals' first round funding
On 30/10/12 Thesan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a San Clemente, California-based skin disorders biopharmaceuticals developer, announced that it has raised USD 16 million in a first (Series A) round of funding which was co-led by Novo A/S (aka Novo Ventures) and Novartis Venture Funds. Source: Zephyr
Shanghai Yangmei Biotechnology secures second round (Series B) of funding from Clearview Capital, Fidelity, JAFCO and Capvent
On 31/10/12 it was announced that Shanghai Yangmei Biotechnology Co., Ltd, a Shanghai, China-based nutritional beauty products manufacturer, traded as Lumi, has secured its second roud (Series B) of funding of USD 20 million from Clearview Capital LLC, Fidelity Growth Partners Asia, Doll Capital Management Inc., JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd and Capvent Asia (Thomas Clausen). Source: Zephyr
Western Europe M&A value rises
The value of merger and acquisition deals targeting companies in Western Europe rose for the second consecutive month to EUR 54,279 million in
October (September: EUR 30,105 million), boosted by a blockbuster deal in the form of Xstrata (Zug, Switzerland) worth EUR 25,718 million. Volume dropped slightly month-on-month, slipping 12 per cent from 1,485 to 1,313 transactions, and the figure was also down on October 2011 when 1,630 deals were signed off. The Xstrata deal was an uncharacteristically large transaction as, aside from this, only five deals topped the EUR 1,000-mark, two of which were institutional buyouts.
Zephyr Monthly M&A Report
360 Capital Partners announces first closing of new fund at Euro 60 million
As some of you already know, 360° Capital Partners successfully carried out the first closing of its new fund at Euro 60 million and with a target size of Euro 100 million. Total capital under management, comprising all previous and current funds has therefore exceeded the amount of Euro 300 million. The fund has the objective of financing fast growing and highly innovative start-ups both in seed and growth stage. Cesare Maifredi: «I'm very pleased to join this group of highly skilled investors with such an outstanding track record in Venture Capital as I believe that, despite the current challenging economic environment, there will be fantastic opportunities to be captured in the years to come».
Private Equity – Swiss News
Partners Group co-founders intend to significantly increase investments alongside clients and expand the free float of the company
Partners Group is in discussions with its founding partners and largest shareholders, Dr. Marcel Erni, Alfred Gantner and Urs Wietlisbach, regarding a proposal by which they will seek to collectively invest CHF 300 million in programs with direct investment content alongside the firm's clients. The founding partners' investments would be funded through a potential placement of a minority portion of their total shareholdings in the company, amounting to approximately 1.6 million shares (approximately 6% of the share capital), with the resulting expected proceeds of around CHF 300 million earmarked for such investments.
Please use the following link to register for the conference call and to receive the dial-in details and presentation: Link
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Partners Group expects strong client demand of EUR 4-6 billion in 2013
Partners Group reconfirms expected client demand of EUR 4-5 billion for the full year 2012. Partners Group expects overall commitments across all private markets segments to total EUR 4-6 billion for the full year 2013.
Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with over EUR 27 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private debt. The firm manages a broad range of customized portfolios for an international clientele of institutional investors.
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Euro Choice II, beraten durch Akina AG, veräussert SENIOcare AG
Euro Choice II, das von Akina AG beratene Private Equity Anlageprogramm mit Schwerpunkt auf dem europäischen Markt, hat seine Mehrheitsbeteiligung an SENIOcare AG, der führenden privaten Heimgruppe in der Schweiz, an
Fonds der Private Equity Investment Gruppe Waterland verkauft.
Die SENIOcare AG wurde 1983 in Wattwil/SG gegründet und betreibt 26 Pflegeheime in der Schweiz. Die Gruppe betreut mehr als 1'000 Bewohner/Bewohnerinnen beschäftigt über 1'000 Mitarbeitende. Im Jahr 2012 wird SENIOcare einen Umsatz von rund CHF 100 Millionen erwirtschaften. Massgeblich zu dieser Entwicklung haben neben Akina AG auch die Industrie Experten von Rhino Partners AG beigetragen.
Press Release
Waterland Private Equity acquires Akina's stake in SENIOcare
On 01/11/12 it was announced that Akina AG has divested its majority stake in SENIOcare AG, a Wattwil, Switzerland-based care home for the elderly operator, to Waterland Private Equity Investments BV. Therefore, this transaction represents an exit. Source: Zepyhr
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Corporate Finance
Enel eyes stake in TAP
On 31/10/12 it was reported that Enbel SpA is in talks to acquire a stake in Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG, a Baar, Switzerland-based pipeline operator. It was also said that Enel had previously talked about a 10-20 per cent stake in the company. Current shareholders are EGL AG, Statoil ASA and E.ON Ruhrgas AG but it was not mentioned which of the parties would divest a stake. The consideration was not disclosed. Source: Zephyr
Recordati acquires Dentosan brand from Cilag GmbH
On 31/10/12 it was announced that Recordati SpA has completed the acquisition of Italy-based oral care and dental products manufacturer Cilag GmbH International's Dentosan brand. Source: Zephyr
Pre-IPO: Brokersclub conducts capital increase
On 02/11/12 it was announced that Brokersclub AG, a Zug, Switzerland-based asset management services provider, has conducted a capital increase. Brokersclub has issued 1.71 million new shares. Based on an enlarged capital of 2.71 million shares, the newly issued shares represent a stake of 63.1 per cent. It was also mentioned that Brokersclub is planning a further capital increase in preparation for its IPO. Source: Zephyr
World Markets to conduct capital increase
On 01/11/12 it was announced that World Markets AG, a Hünenberg, Switzerland-based investment services provider, will conduct a capital increase. This was agreed upon on 25/10/12 at the General Assembly. Up to 2.67 million new shares will be issued which represents an 88.686 per cent stake based on the enlarged capital of 3,610,625 shares considering 940,625 shares outstanding. Although no financial details were disclosed, the value of the capital increase can be calculated at approximately EUR 41 mio. The subscription period is from 01/11/12 until 15/01/13. Source: Zephyr
Mergers & Acquisitions
Burkhalter Holding has acquired Bärtsch Elektro
On 31/10/12 it was announced that Burkhalter Holding AG has acquired Bärtsch Elektro AG, a Bülach, Switzerland-based electric installation services provider. No financial details were disclosed. Source: Zephyr u-blox has acquired Fastrax
On 30/10/12 it was announced that u-blox AG has acquired and absorbed Fastrax Oy, an Espoo, Finland-based GNSS positioning devices manufacturer. The consideration was EUR 13 million. Source: Zephyr
ISF and IBAF to merge: ISF approves transaction
On 11/10/12 it was reported that the International Softball Federation (ISF), a
Plant City, Florida-based softball organisation services provider, and The
International Baseball Federation (IBAF), a Lausanne, Switzerland-based baseball organisation services provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge. The transaction is subject to member approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. On 31/10/12 it was reported that ISF's members has approved the merger with IBAF. Source: Zephyr
Management Buyout
Enablence Switzerland in management buyout
On 15/10/12 it was announced that Enablence Switzerland AG, a Ruschlikon,
Switzerland-based photodiode and other electronic component manufacturer, will be bought out by its management. It will no longer be a wholly-owned company of Enablence Technologies Inc. The expected completion date is 15/11/12. Source: Zephyr
FleetPro acquires River Advice and International Shipping Partners
On 01/11/12 it was announced that River Advice Ltd, a Basel, Switzerland-based inland waterway vessel management services company, and International Shipping Partners Inc., a Miami, Florida-based ship management services company, have been acquired by FleetPro Passenger Ship Management AG (Thomas Straubhaar, Chairman). The founders of both companies will remain as substantial shareholders and in active management of the combined entity. The deal was financed by a private equity fund managed by Waterland Private Equity Investments BV, which has become majority shareholder of FleetPro and also has Swiss investors. Source: Zephyr
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Agenda
Finnish-Swiss ICT Industry Match-up Event
Monday, 12 November 2012, Zurich Marriott Hotel, Zurich
Growth Capital Track The track will present 12 growth-phase companies looking for investors of international partners. Each of them has a proven product with a proven concept, a substantial revenue stream and presence on international markets- and a hunger for growth.
ICT Investment Attractions Track Come to hear what Finland has to offer for the growth of your ICT business today!
Flyer Ten reasons for ICT investments in Finland
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AIFM-Richtlinie
Die deutsche Umsetzung im Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch
15. und 16. November 2012, Hamburg
11. und 12. Dezember 2012, München
Informieren Sie sich topaktuell über die Auswirkungen auf die einzelnen Asset-Klassen, den aktuellen Stand der Regulierung und erfahren Sie, wie Sie die neuen Vorschriften für Ihr Haus umsetzen.
Flyer Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch und AIFM-Richtlinie Shorex Wealth Management Forum Geneva
5 & 6 December 2012, Geneva
The 10th edition of the Shorex Wealth Management Forum Geneva - sponsored by SPDR ETFs, ETF Securities, MIG Bank and Le Temps - was an outstanding success supported by over 50 financial institutions. For its
10th Anniversary, the event returned to where it started, the Grand Hotel Kempinski (previously called the Noga Hilton).
SECA Members benefit from VIP invitations to the event (full access to exhibition, conference and cocktail reception).
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Forthcoming SECA Events - save the date
SECA Private Equity Workshop 16./17. November 2012 Hochschule Luzern - Wirtschaft / IFZ, Zug
SECA Evening Event: Seed Money & VC - "Mobile Media" Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 17.00 – 19.00 Widder Hotel, Zurich
Young SECA - 3rd Young SECA Get Together Thursday, 15 November 2012, 19.00 - 22.00 Cafe & Bar Metropol, Zurich
SECA Evening Event (Legal & Tax) Monday, 3 December 2012, 17.00 - 19.00 Widder Hotel, Zurich
SECA Evening Event: Outlook 2013 Suisse Romand Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 17.00 - 19.00 Hotel Beau-Rivage, Lausanne
Forthcoming related Events
1. Risikomanagement Konferenz der SFA 08.11.12, Restaurant Metropol, Zürich
SuperInvestor 2012 6-9.11.12, Paris
CTI governance workshop for business angels 13.11.12, Lausanne
Startupday - Unternehmer erzählen Ihr Erfolgsrezept 13.11.12, Zürich
39th Swiss Venture Day 05.12.12, Zurich
Shorex Wealth Management Forum Geneva 05./06.12.2012, Geneva
CTI governance workshop for business angels 05.12.12, Zürich
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